August screenings
The full cinema experience at Royston Town Hall, Melbourn Street, Royston, SG8 7DA
August Saturday 22nd
at 7.30pm
Amy Winehouse is one of the biggest music icons in British history. Amy is a powerfully honest look at the twisted relationship between art and celebrity - and the lethal spiral of addiction.
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Minions (U)
Friday 7th August at 4pm, Saturday 8th August at 3.30pm Sunday 9th August at 5pm CHILDREN’S Dir: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin | USA | 2015| 91 mins SATURDAY MATINEE Cast: Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton Since the dawn of time, the Minions have served a variety of masters. Unfortunately, due to their bumbling nature,the Minions have inadvertently bumped off each and every one of them! Fastforward to the 1960s and the Minions are looking for a new master to serve. Their quest brings them to New York, where they discover the world’s first female supervillain, Scarlett Overkill.
London Road (15)
Friday 7th August at 7.30pm Dir: Rufus Norris | UK | 2015 |92 mins Cast: Tom Hardy, Olivia Colman, Kate Fleetwood, Anita Dobson In 2006 the quiet rural town of Ipswich was shattered by the discovery of the bodies of five women. The residents of London Road had struggled for years with frequent soliciting and kerb-crawling on their street. The film follows the community who found themselves at the epicentre of the tragic events, and is based on interviews conducted with the road’s real residents. The film tells a moving story of ordinary people coming together during the darkest of experiences.
Slow West (15)
Saturday 8th August at 7.30pm Dir: John M.Maclean | UK/New Zealand| 2015 | 84 mins Cast: Michael Fassbender, Kodi Smit-McPhee At the end of the nineteenth century, 16-year-old Jay Cavendish journeys across the American frontier in search of the woman he loves. He is joined by Silas, a mysterious gruff and opportunistic sort, who takes the job of “chaperoning” Jay through the territory, ostensibly to make an easy buck—but there are truer, darker intentions lurking within him. Slow West offers an inventive treat for fans of the Western.
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The Choir (PG)
Friday 14th August at 7.30pm Saturday 15th August at 7.30pm Dir: J François Girard | USA | 2015 | 103 mins Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Kathy Bates, Eddie Izzard The Choir is the inspirational story of a rebellious kid with a remarkable gift who is challenged by a demanding teacher to make the most unlikely of dreams come true. A stellar ensemble headline a cast that also introduces an exciting group of newcomers, as the young singers who battle each other as they take their boychoir to the competitive heights.
Far From the Madding Crowd (12A) Friday 21st August at 7.30pm Dir: Thomas Vinterberg | UK/USA | 2014| 119 mins Cast: Carey Mulligan, Mathias Schoenaerts, Michael Sheen The story of independent, beautiful and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene (Mulligan), who attracts three very different suitors; Gabriel Oak ( Schoenaerts), a sheep farmer, captivated by her fetching willfulness; Frank Troy (Tom Sturridge), a handsome and reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood ( Sheen), a prosperous and mature bachelor. This timeless story of Bathsheba’s choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love - as well as the human ability to overcome hardships through resilience and perseverance.
Amy (15)
Saturday 22nd August at 7.30pm Dir: Asif Kapadia | UK| 2015 | 128 mins Cast: Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Tony Bennett Despite just two albums to her name Amy Winehouse is one of the biggest music icons in British history. Amy was a pop star with soul, described as a once in two generational musical talent whose appeal crossed cultural and demographic boundaries. But while her music made her a star, her chaotic personal life stole headlines. As riveting as it is sad, Amy is a powerfully honest look at the twisted relationship between art and celebrity -- and the lethal spiral of addiction.
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Spooks: The Greater Good (15)
Friday 28th August at 7.30pm Dir: Bharat Nalluri | UK | 2015 | 104 mins Cast: Kit Harington, Elyes Gabel, Jennifer Ehle, Peter Firth Terrorist Adam Qasim escapes from MI5 custody during a routine handover, the legendary Harry Pearce, Head of Counter-terrorism, is blamed. Disgraced and forced to resign, no-one is surprised when Harry disappears one night off a bridge into the Thames. F ormer agent Will Crombie is brought back to find out what happened. He’s gone rogue, and needs Will’s help. As Qasim prepares his devastating attack on the heart of MI5 in London, Will must make a difficult decision.
Magic Mike XXL (15)
Saturday 29th August at 7.30pm Dir: Gregory Jacobs | USA | 2015 | 115 mins Cast: Channing Tatum, Joe Manganiello, Matt Bomer Picking up the story three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, he finds the remaining Kings of Tampa likewise ready to throw in the towel. But they want to do it their way in one last blow-out performance in Myrtle Beach. On the road to their final show, with whistle stops in Jacksonville and Savannah to renew old acquaintances and make new friends, Mike and the guys learn some new moves and shake off the past in surprising ways.
Coming up in September... Look out for some great films this September: True Story t Inside Out t The Legend of Barney Thompson t Ted 2 t Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation t Beyond the Reach
Word from the Picture Palace
We have a warmth of summer sizzlers for you at the Picture Palace in August, kicking off with those loveable little rogues, The Minions. But if the yellow perils aren’t your thing, we have the uniquely different National Theatre film production of London Road which is well worth a punt, as is the Coeness style Slow West, starring Michael Fassbender which serves as an impressive calling card for first-time writer-director John M. Maclean. Hollywood legends are in abundance in the incredibly gripping The Choir, with multiple Oscar Winners Dustin Hoffman and Kathy Bates in the inspirational story of a rebellious kid with a remarkable gift. There’s another chance to catch the very popular Far From the Madding Crowd and Spooks again with our impressive programme, completed by Amy, a powerfully honest look at the twisted relationship between art and celebrity, and Magic Mike XXL, the follow up to the 2012 success. We aim to let you know further in advance which films will be showing at RPP, keep an eye on the website for further details and keep cinema local. Thanks as always for your continued support and enjoy the films.
The Royston Picture Palace Story
An initiative emerged in 2009 to re-introduce cinema to Royston. Royston Town Council refurbished the building whilst the town’s business, via Royston First, provided the cinema equipment. Of course, introducing 21st century technology into a Victorian building was no mean feat, but in the summer of 2013 the Royston Picture Palace opened its doors to much acclaim. The Royston Picture Palace is run by volunteers and performances take place on Friday and Saturday evenings, and occasional Saturday matinees, providing excellent value, quality entertainment for local people, just a few weeks after main release dates. Tickets £7.50 Concessions £5.50
Book online at www.roystonpicturepalace.org.uk or pop into Royston Library
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